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Female athletes suffer more knee injuries
Why are female handball players so prone to ACL tears? Is there anything we can do to avoid these injuries? PhD-candidate and medical student Eirik Kristianslund is searching for an answer.
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When is hot too hot?
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that, in spite of the hot and humid conditions frequently encountered on the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour, there were no cases of heat-related match forfeits during three seasons (2007-2011).
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OSTRC officially recognized as one of the IOC’s 4 Research Centers
On June 18h, distinguished representatives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and Canadian sports and culture were gathered for the inauguration of the 4 IOC Research Centers.
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4th Advanced Team Physician Course in Oslo
The IOC Advanced Team Physician Course is now in Norway! The 4th edition has been organized by the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center and Olympiatoppen, is taking place in Oslo.
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50% increase in match injury risk in Norwegian professional football
A recent study from the OSTRC revealed that the overall risk of acute match injury in Norwegian male professional football increased by 49% during the 6-season study period, although this increase was not fully consistent across teams.
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OSTRC first out to utilize text messaging (SMS) in sports injury research
A recent study among elite female football players found that traditional registrations through team medical staff records underestimated the injuries by 62% when compared to individual registrations using SMS.
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New PhD on the treatment of patellar tendinopathy
After 7 years with extensive research on patellar tendinopathy, Aasne Hoksrud vil defend her PhD-thesis on May 11. One of her main findings showed that sclerosing treatment resulted in a moderate improvement in knee function and reduced pain.
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Active rehabilitation for children with ACL injuries
The treatment algorithm is suggested to be primary non-operative with specific active rehabilitation. The child is recommended to wear a knee brace when participating in pivoting sports.
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Jumper´s knee risk increases 2-4 times with every additional weekly practice hour and match set played
A new study from the Oslo Sport Trauma Research Center on the young elite volleyball player identified clear associations between high training and match exposure and the development of jumper´s knee.
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Welcome to the 4th IOC Advanced Team Physician Course
The IOC Advanced Team Physician Course returns to Norway in 2012! The 4th edition, organized by the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Center and Olympiatoppen, will take place in Oslo May 30th through June 1st.